Celebrate July 4: Activities, crafts & recipes

Spark up your July 4 celebration with our round-up of patriotic crafts and decorations, festive recipes and San Diego's Fourth of July festivities!

SAN DIEGO FIREWORKS & FESTIVITIES

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JULY 4 RECIPES

Red, White & Blue Berry Cheesecake

Patriotic Flag Kebobs

Star-Spangled Soda

Hot Diggety Dog Brownies

Patriotic Confetti Cake Pops

Sam the Cooking Guy’s Grilled Lobster Tails with Thyme Butter

Find more recipes in our "Red, White & Blue" Pinterest Board!

DIY DECOR, CRAFTS & MORE

Stars & Stripes Windsocks

Red, White & Blue Utensil Holder

Star-Spangled Shorts

4th of July Flip-Flops

USA Banner Decor

Candy-Filled Rocket Party Favors

Patchwork Flag

Find more crafts in our "Red, White & Blue" Pinterest Board!

Apple Picking in San Diego 2020

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Fun Fall Traditions in San Diego

Traditions create family closeness and make memories that last a lifetime. If your family doesn’t already have fall traditions, try some of these ideas—you’re sure to look forward to them each . . .

Pumpkin Patches Open in San Diego County 2020

Hey San Diego! Here's your list of pumpkin patches open in San Diego County for 2020. Buy a pumpkin, take some awesome pumpkin photos with the kids, and have a day of family fun. Then visit our cale . . .

Learning with Pumpkins

Play with a Pumpkin! Learning Fun for the Whole Family Fall is a time fo . . .

How to “BOO!” the Neighbors for Halloween

“BOOing” friends and neighbors in October is a fun way to spread Halloween cheer and lift everyone’s spirits! Use our free Halloween printables to start (or continue) the trend of secretly dro . . .

Spooky Fun: No-Carve Pumpkins

Ready to decorate for Halloween? The kids will love helping with these DIY no-carve pumpkin projects that minimize mess and maximize fun! Thank you to Deborah at www.SuperMoms360.com for sharing her i . . .

DIY Costume: Sushi Roll

There’s something fishy going on here! Craft your way to an adorable costume this Halloween with this DIY sushi roll. Your child will be the talk of the block when you go trick-or-treating!Materials . . .

DIY Adaptive Wheelchair Costume

Looking for an adaptive Halloween costume to accommodate a stroller or wheelchair? Have fun designing and making a Funko POP! costume. Use everyday clothing to create a POP! character that fits your . . .

DIY Costume: Bubble Bath

Transform your wagon into a cute bubble bath costume for squeaky clean fun on Halloween. It’s a perfect way to dress and transport two small kids while you trick-or-treat your way through the neighb . . .

Corn Mazes in San Diego

Don’t let the fall season pass you by without a visit to a straw or corn maze right here in San Diego. Be sure to go with a buddy so you don't get lost! Pumpkin Station in Rancho Bernardo and Bon . . .

Feeling down? Turn "the Blues" into Family Fun

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25 Summer Boredom Busters

Don’t let summer boredom get the best of your family. Our boredom busters encourage creativity and help families make memories to end the summer with a bang! Go Outside Stargaze. Blow bubbl . . .

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